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Have in place a control system that automatically sheds electricity demand in response to triggers denoting strain on the grid or high grid emissions. For example:

• A signal from a DR program provider

• Data obtained through an API indicating high grid emissions

• Peak demand tariff period when the grid is operating in the highest demand window

• Time-of-use rate when pricing is highest

AND/OR

Option 4. Power Resilience (1 point)

Identify critical equipment that requires continuous operation. Design the project to be able to island and operate independently from the grid to power the critical loads with the project’s onsite renewable and energy storage systems for at least three days.

U.S. Green Building Council LEED v5 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, November 2025 Edition 122